Just stopped in for the first time since this place changed from the Highland Cafe…read more I wanted to catch the last five minutes of the Patriots game. The interior of this is place is absolutely amazing! You will feel like you are in Mexico. Very colorful with lots of hand made Mexican tiles adorning the walls. I didn't have time to explore the menu (I also didn't have my glasses) but once I got back to my car I checked it out! The variety is off the charts and the prices seem very reasonable. Pleasantly surprised that they also carried my favorite non-alcohol drink: A Robert Parrish! Otherwise known as Heineken 00 for you Celtic fans! I'll def have to go back soon but not without some of my Mexican connoisseurs! Hope to see you soon! Tell the friendly fellow behind the bar that El Marco (Big Papa Gillis) sent you!

Listen... we all know Cinco de Mayo is a busy times for these restaurants but I have never been to…read moreone that has been so ran well with what they have. I am an avid goer to this place and I know the staffing has not always been easy. They really did their best with what they had and the resources. This place was Packed! and well deserved. Most places on this day do first come first serve and I do think they handled that very well. It is not their fault people are impatient on one of the busiest days of the year for them. Keep being amazing, keep pushing through. I appreciate the staff and the atmosphere here. Great on non busy days too!

Just had one of the most amazing whole fried tilapia of my life from here. I'm tempted to get back…read morein my car right now, drive back over there, and buy the second one they had out on the steam table! I'm actually looking forward to the next time I have to go the post office or UPS Store so that I can pop back in!

I don't speak Spanish (as much as I wish I did) but that can't stop me from getting great food. The…read morestaff taking my order didn't speak English well, so I attempted to not butcher the menu names when ordering--they have English descriptions too (and there's always Google Translate if you need it). We got our order through and the food was exactly as I ordered but better than my expectations. Pupusas generally take a longer to make, but they're so worth the wait. Everything we got was tasty, and the staff really is friendly. Highly recommended.

Best. Wings. Ever. I know it's a Mexican restaurant, and there are a bunch of authentic dishes I…read morecould rave about, but the wings here are so freaking good. Spice level is spot on. Consistently tender. It's just addictive. Do yourself a favor and order them! Everything else I've tried is good too - mole, guac, burrito, shrimp tacos, tamales. Lots of seating. People also come for the bar and watch games that are on. Decorated very vibrantly. There's a parking lot. Pricing is around $25-35 per person, can be more if you get multiple drinks. Staff is pleasant. I've seen other locations in the bos area, but I've only made my way to this location in Chelsea and I highly recommend!

charging for chips salsa every other mexican place does not charge this and now must pay refills…read morethen took forever tomcome rake order just turned off this unfortunately was my last time ahora si ya no mas

This place was excellent! Crazy Mother's Day evening but we were seated fast. Service was friendly…read moreand very efficient. Food was wonderful. The ambiance was great! Place was very clean! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!

I'm not gonna lie... I wanted to love this place, especially given all the hype. For Mexican in…read moreBoston, I'd consider it solid. But compared to Mexican I've had elsewhere, it was a bit underwhelming to me. My friends and I tried a variety of tacos and bowls and all felt the same. Sounds like birria woulda been the move. The restaurant itself was pretty small and crowded, despite coming between lunch and dinner, so we turned it into a picnic. Not much to say in terms of service, but the staff seemed kind. I'd be down to give them another chance to impress me!

We came around 6pm on a weekday and it was completely empty…read more We came here because we saw tik tok videos of how fun, busy, and vibrant this place was but I think we just came at the wrong time and wrong day. The business is sort of in a house? It was small and kind of dark inside. It was definitely an interesting experience,,, The appetizer was reallyyy good, I forgot the name though... The mole however, was not very good. The mole was liquidy and the chicken was dry. Overall, I think this place is more for fun busy nights where you just drink and apps. I'd like to come again when its busier and we aren't the only customers.

Tulum is an elevated Mexican restaurant an extensive food and drink menu (especially tequila) too…read more It's in kind of a weird neighborhood of Somerville that's hard to get to without a car but lots of parking. We started off with two drinks- a frozen mangonada and this passion fruit drink. They were both solid but I liked the mangonada better because the passion fruit cocktail had too much pulp in it! For food, we started off with chips and guac. This guac was some of the best I've had. It was super fresh and you could tell exactly what ingredients they used. We also their pork ribs! The ribs fell off the bone and I loved the warm sauce except it was a tiny bit dry. The sauce was reminiscent of an umami bbq sauce. We decided to try their zucchini dish, as recommended by the manager! I don't love zucchini usually but I liked it. It was roasted with cheese, sauces, and some shrimp. Very creative, Lastly we got the tuna ceviche of the day. I didn't really like this because it was really heavy on the dill. I think it would've been good without it. However the presentation was gorgeous and it came with plantains. Overall the vibes are superb here for a date, girls night, or whatever!!

Consistently the best birria tacos we've ever had. Calientes is a staple and they have the crown…read more Also.. habanero hot sauce is absolutely fire.

Modest Mexican restaurant on the corner of main st. I came with zero line in a Wednesday afternoon…read moreat 4:30. All reasonably priced options under $25. I went with the birria tacos and was not disappointed! 3 for $15 and came with a side of Mexican rice, some sliced radish and lime wedges. The beef stew to dip the tacos in was tasty and rich. Tacos came with shredded beef and perfectly melted cheese, slammed together with a crispy outer shell and softer inner taco. Yum!

Stopped by for a mid-morning breakfast on a Sunday afternoon and had an enjoyable experience. It…read morewas quite busy so it took a little long for food to come out, but they do give chips and salsa to munch on while you wait. I ordered the desyanos mi pueblito and it was really good. The steak was cooked perfectly and it came with everything I was craving. Plus the refried beans, creama, eggs, plantains, chicharron, and warm tortilla--yum! The pupusa was different, as it's made with a different cheese here which the waitress did warn us. Because of this, it wasn't our favorite but still good. Overall this spot is popular in East Boston, I would definitely check it out! Also if you tell them it's your birthday they will sing to you and you get to wear the special hat :)

" Nightmare on Border Street ". I ordered the steak plate…read more. My husband the chicken . I am sorry to say , food tasted reheated and not fresh . I was disappointed. The prices are not good at all for the quality and portion size . The waiter took forever to just bring us water , never mind servicing us . Yikes ! The vibe feels like you're in a busy supermarket not warm at all . Parking is limited as they have no garage. Plus it's located near the Tobin bridge so no side street parking . You might have to walk like 2 blocks or less for a safe parking spot . Just always read the signs before parking .

The best taqueria I've been to in the Boston area in a long time. The pork is unbelievably good…read more When I went in for the first time there were two women sitting behind me commenting on how their quesadillas were comparable to south Texas. I would put this place up against the best spots I've been to in San Diego. Unreal.

The best steak tacos I've had in the area. They are super generous with their portions. The staff…read moreis so kind too.

ONE OF THE BEST BURRITOS I'VE EVER HAD!!! I ordered from this cute little spot a couple of weeks…read moreago. The restaurant was clean, had vibrant, bright, yellow, and red colors on the walls, and was playing Hispanic music. The server in the restaurant was very welcoming & nice and our food was ready before the indicated time. I got the shrimp burrito and a hibiscus drink and my coworkers got chicken tinga tacos. We also got chips and dip! The chips were delicious and the salsa was even better! The shrimp burrito had rice, lettuce, crema, and I put the spicy salsa Verde on it. It was packed with food that was well seasoned, and had a little crisp on the outside. I've been thinking about this burrito at least twice a week since I've had it! Definitely making my way back!

Food was great and a nice place to enjoy your meal! I would recommend you try the steak taco tooread more

Ordered the beef torta this evening and immediately went on to Yelp and got FOMO that I didn't…read moreorder the tacos which all look amazing. I really need to remember to look online before choosing my order in the future (or so I thought). While the tacos still look incredible (especially the birria ones), the torta was surprisingly great as well. The sandwich is jam packed with ingredients and really well balanced. The beef was juicy and tender, and the veggies added a really nice balance of spice (jalapenos), freshness (onions, lettuce, and tomatoes), and richness (cheese and avocadoes). The refried beans were a pleasant surprise as well, adding really good moisture and flavor to the overall bite. And including avocado on the torta for no extra cost really is what put this above and beyond to a 5/5 - the avocado was ripe and had just the right amount of it to add that rich and fatty element without being too slippery and making it hard to eat. The fries, on the other hand, were a bit soggy and thick for my liking. I had seen another photo on Yelp where they looked a lot crispier and were shaped differently, so not sure if I just got unlucky, but the sandwich more than made up for the fries in this case. I really can't say enough positive things about the torta. And even though the torta was fantastic and I gave it a 5/5, I definitely want to come back for those tacos. Three tacos plus rice for $18 is a pretty great deal, and the tacos really look incredible. My partner ordered a tongue, al pastor, and fish taco and while I didn't try them, they looked and smelled incredible. We will definitely be back!

Delicious carne asada and al pastor tacos. Service was very good, I will definitely be back again.read more